Lot 418: John Drawbridge, New Zealand 1930-2005- ''Long

John Drawbridge, New Zealand 1930-2005- ''Long Landscape''; etching, signed, titled, dated 1959 and inscribed 'artists proof' in pencil, 32x60cm: together with two further etchings printed in colours by the same hand, ea. signed, dated 1960 and inscribed 'artists proof' in pencil, ea. 25x49.5cm, (2), (unframed) note: Working in a variety of media, notably intaglio prints, oils and large murals, over a 50-year career John Drawbridge developed an abstract art which encapsulated elements of New Zealand land- and seacape. His work attracted international recognition, while informing the reception of Modernism in New Zealand, and of New Zealand art overseas.